Pod for Teacher

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  • S4:E8 – Teacher Appreciation Week
    Episode Notes

    Aaron, Nate, and Kristen celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week by thanking the teachers who inspired them to follow in their footsteps, and some of their colleagues share their stories and gratitude in our Season 4 finale.

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    38 min
  • S4:E7 – Helicopter & Bulldozer Parents
    Episode Notes

    All parents want what's best for their kids, but what happens when they take things a little too far? Aaron, Nate, and Kristen discuss the struggles of working with "helicopter" and "bulldozer" parents and how we can all work together to do what's best for our students.

    Special guest: Heather Giammaria

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    50 min
  • S4:E6 – The Implications of COVID-19 on Mental Health
    Episode Notes

    Aaron, Nate, and Kristen revisit the topic of mental health — this time through the lens COVID-19.

    Special guest: Barb Martz

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    46 min
  • S4:E5 – Smoke & Mirrors vs. Substance
    Episode Notes

    While the goal of education reform may be to make meaningful, lasting, and systematic school improvements, the reality is that many initiatives are left behind, replaced, or forgotten. Aaron, Nate, and Kristen discuss this trend as well as some nuances for inspiring progress, regardless.

    Special guest: Jeff Griffith

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    1 hr 6 min
  • S4:E4 – Personal Accountability
    Episode Notes

    In the last episode of 2020, Aaron, Nate, and Kristen reflect on the year that was and what we can and can't control as we strive to make 2021 a better year in education (and in general). Special guests: Eight members of the Freedom Area High School class of 2021

    For more on The Question Behind the Question® (QBQ), visit www.qbq.com.

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    1 hr 13 min
  • S4:E3 – The Social Dilemma
    Episode Notes

    Aaron, Nate, and Kristen discuss the new Netflix documentary, The Social Dilemma, how social media is impacting our educational system and society, and what can we do to get a handle on it.

    Disclaimer: This episode is not affiliated with or sanctioned by Netflix or the makers of The Social Dilemma in any official capacity; however, we're always open to new endorsements! ;)

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    56 min
  • S4:E2 – Diversity and Inclusion

    The diversity that exists among teachers, students, and communities is a great asset for public education, and students thrive when they learn in diverse and inclusive learning environments. Aaron, Nate, and Kristen delve into this important topic as the first quarter of the 2020-2021 school year comes to a close.

    Special guest: Ruthanne Gudzan

    Election Day is November 3. Make a plan to vote! Find your polling place and mail-in ballot information at vote.org.

    Pennsylvania voters: Polls are are open on Election Day from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m., and as long as you’re in line before 8 p.m., you will be able to cast your ballot. If you’re voting by mail in PA, make sure you don’t submit a “naked” ballot! Put your ballot in the privacy envelope, then put that envelope in the postmarked envelope and sign it. As long as your ballot is postmarked by 8 p.m. on Election Day and received by November 6, your ballot WILL count. Visit votespa.com for all of your voting needs.

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    55 min
  • S4:E1 – Smart Board Confessional
    Aaron, Nate, and Kristen are back (virtually, at least) to kickoff Season 4 by sharing their experiences and some tips for teaching virtually in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, a new game!
    55 min
  • S3:E10 – Womp, Womp and Circumstance

    Aaron, Nate, and Kristen discuss COVID-19's impact on the student experience with special guest co-host, John Blinn, of RMU Sentry Media/"Where's the News?" podcast fame, in the final episode of Season 3, out now!

    Special guest: Hannah Shumsky

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    1 hr 31 min
  • S3:E9 – Quaranteach
    Aaron, Nate, and Kristen reflect on their new normal — teaching online under quarantine, and balancing everything else that goes along with it — and hear how some colleagues are adapting.
    51 min

About Pod for Teacher

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Podcast by Aaron Fitzpatrick, Nate Langelli, and Kristen Milanovich